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The Income Tax (I-T) Department has released Excel utility versions of Income Tax Return (ITR) forms 1 and 4 for the Assessment Year 2026–27 (FY 2025-26) while also starting online filing for the same forms These tools are now available for download on the official income tax e-filing portal, allowing eligible taxpayers to start preparing for the filing of income tax returns.
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The Income Tax Department has announced the release of Excel utility forms via a social media post on X (formerly Twitter). “Attention taxpayers! The Excel utility and online filing for ITR-1 and ITR-4 for AY 2026-27 has been enabled and is now available for taxpayers on the e-Filing portal,” the Income Tax Department wrote on X.
Choose right income tax return form for ITR filing for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)
Taxpayers are advised to carefully check the eligibility criteria before selecting and filing their income tax return for AY 2026-27. Choosing the incorrect form may lead to complications or rejection of ITR by the Income Tax Department. Tax experts recommend a thorough reading of instructions to avoid errors in ITR filing.
Who is eligible to file the ITR 1 form for AY 2026-2027?
Individuals who are residents and who earn up to Rs 50 lakh in total income from salary, two properties, interest and other sources; long-term capital gains under Section 112A up to Rs 1.25 lakh; and agricultural income up to Rs 5,000 are eligible to file ITR 1.
Who is eligible to file the ITR 4 form for AY 2026-2027?
For Individuals, HUFs and firms (other than LLP) being a resident having total income up to Rs 50 lakh and having income from business and profession which is computed under Sections 44AD, 44ADA or 44AE, and having long-term capital gains under Section 112A up to Rs 1.25 lakh.
How to file ITR Excel utility forms
These ITR forms are editable forms that can be downloaded from the Income Tax Department website. Individuals can download these forms, fill them up and upload them back onto the e-filing income tax website. These forms are available in Excel and the JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) format.
Steps to download ITR-1 and ITR-4 for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)
Excel utility forms for ITR 1 and 4 are editable tools that can be downloaded, filled offline and uploaded on the income tax e-filing website. Here are some steps you can follow to download forms ITR-1 and ITR-4
Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal
Step 2: Download the applicable ITR form (Excel version)
Step 3: Fill in the details as per your income profile
Step 4: Validate the form and generate the XML or JSON file
Step 5: Upload it on the portal to complete the filing process
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